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a person who creates a written work
a writer who is still trying to get published
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Recent Examples of writers
Fiction written by very young writers, even the best ones, is almost never good.
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Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026
Thousands of actors, directors, writers and other entertainment workers have signed an open letter opposing the deal, arguing that further consolidation of the media industry will hurt creators and consumers.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
Every auto insurance review is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of auto insurance products.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
Our showrunner and our writers are so cognizant of the fact that the finale is such an integral part of this entire story.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
After dealing with writers’ block, the film ends with kind of a suggestion that a move away from Nashville back home to Vermont might help.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
Tayari is building a legacy while nurturing her fellow writers and dazzling her readers with grace, charm, poise, and a brilliant smile.
—Imani Perry, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
In this season’s conversations with writers—who all listen to the institute’s archival sound of writers across decades—a new theme emerges.
—Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
This traffic stop, beginning with a speeding ticket and ending in federal custody, raises questions about the effectiveness of the Illinois TRUST Act in preventing local law enforcement from assisting with civil immigration enforcement, according to one of the writers of the law, Fred Tsao.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026
Thousands of actors, directors, writers and other entertainment workers have signed an open letter opposing the deal, arguing that further consolidation of the media industry will hurt creators and consumers.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
Every auto insurance review is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of auto insurance products.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
Our showrunner and our writers are so cognizant of the fact that the finale is such an integral part of this entire story.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
After dealing with writers’ block, the film ends with kind of a suggestion that a move away from Nashville back home to Vermont might help.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
Tayari is building a legacy while nurturing her fellow writers and dazzling her readers with grace, charm, poise, and a brilliant smile.
—Imani Perry, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
In this season’s conversations with writers—who all listen to the institute’s archival sound of writers across decades—a new theme emerges.
—Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
This traffic stop, beginning with a speeding ticket and ending in federal custody, raises questions about the effectiveness of the Illinois TRUST Act in preventing local law enforcement from assisting with civil immigration enforcement, according to one of the writers of the law, Fred Tsao.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for writers
authors
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This essay is part of a series developed in collaboration with World Business Chicago wherein accomplished authors envision what Chicago could and should look like in 2050.—
Jens Ludwig,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Here is some sage advice for writers from Atlanta authors who have new books out this year.—
Suzanne Van Atten,
AJC.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Writers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/writers. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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